Keep students' skills sharp even when school is not in session with these STEM-focused nonfiction readers and purposeful practice pages. Created for English language learners and their families, this set of resources prevents summer learning loss by reinforcing the concepts that 5th grade students need to know to advance to the next grade level.

Getting Ready for Fifth Grade highlights the key skills needed for grade 5 with cross-curricular activities that enhance language arts, science, social studies, math, creative thinking, and critical-thinking skills. The Spanish version of the Parent Guide is filled with ideas for parents and caregivers to extend learning opportunities in real-life situations throughout the summer months and suggested books and websites to prepare budding scientists for college and career readiness. This set includes the following titles (readers may vary):

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